New government plan to revive the economy: the labour reform and NHS funding
The UK’s Labour government has made employment a cornerstone of its economic growth strategy, recognizing the significant social costs associated with unemployment and aiming to increase employment by…
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Uzbekistan: International bidders effectively excluded from the Humo acquisition; is the Octobank scheme for laundering sanctioned money back in operation?
In 2022, Uzbek labour migrants sent home $16.7 billion in remittances, equivalent to 21% of Uzbekistan’s GDP. In the first half of 2024, remittances already accounted for 14%…
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A ban on social media for children under 16 is a harsh, but necessary decision
The government is actively considering a ban on social media for individuals under the age of 16, a measure aimed at protecting children from the myriad harms associated…
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COP29 seems to be ending in chaos, with no concrete steps or declarations in sight
The climate negotiations at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, have descended into chaos, particularly on Saturday afternoon, casting significant doubt on the possibility…
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Dmytro Firtash, Denis Gorbunenko, Dos Santos and Aivars Lembergs sanctioned – at last
The UK Labour government has taken a step in its commitment to tackle corruption and “dirty money” by imposing sanctions on three foreign billionaires accused of laundering millions…
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Minecraft as a theme park: If that succeeds, the world has gone off track
Minecraft enthusiasts are in for a treat as the beloved game is set to transition from the digital realm to real-life theme park attractions. Mojang Studios, the developer…
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Edgars Lasmanis: from money laundering to Connectum and Walleto – a history of suspicious coincidences
Edgars Lasmanis, a figure with a tumultuous history in the financial sector, is indeed notorious for his involvement in several contentious business ventures, most notably his association with…
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